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100 1 _aHudson, Stephen,
_d1868-1944
245 1 0 _aWar-time Silhouettes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-01
505 0 _aMr. Reiss's final grievance -- In the true interest of the nation -- War work -- Business in business -- "Bobby" -- A war victim -- Dulce et decorum.
508 _aText file produced by Eric Eldred, Marlo Dianne, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"War-time Silhouettes" by Stephen Hudson is a collection of narratives set against the backdrop of war, reflecting on themes of loss, social change, and the human condition during times of conflict. Likely written in the early 20th century during or shortly after World War I, the book delves into the lives of various characters, including Mr. Adolf Reiss, a disgruntled merchant grappling with the effects of the war on his financial status and social standing. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Mr. Reiss, who sits alone in his uncomfortable, tastefully decorated room, contemplating his grievances against life. A recent visit from his khaki-clad nephew reveals the personal toll of the war, as the young man seeks financial assistance to support a friend going off to the front. Mr. Reiss reveals his cynical worldview, dictated by financial success and respectability. However, the unfolding events regarding his nephew's lost friend, Captain Staples, set the stage for deeper explorations of sacrifice and loss, culminating in a poignant letter that highlights the emotional toll of war on individuals and their relationships. The opening effectively establishes the contrast between wealth and moral decay, foreshadowing the inevitable impact of war on personal lives and societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
653 _aWar poetry, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8138
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